CPSCMarch 15, 2006

Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with

Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

Why was Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penney's Web site at http://www.jcpenney.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
U.S. Polo Association Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring
Company
Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 30,000
Sold at
JC Penney stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
Recall date
March 15, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169.

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